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Is RECITE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RECITE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RECITE mean?

  1. verb

    recite in elocution

  2. verb

    repeat aloud from memory

    “she recited a poem”

  3. verb

    render verbally

    “recite a poem”

  4. verb

    narrate or give a detailed account of

    “Tell what happened”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

6

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + I (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for RECITE

Single letters that turn RECITE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Anagrams of RECITE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RECITE

The 40 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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